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The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

Mr.. Cass had greater reputation for states
manship and intellectual requirements than
General Taylor but he had to contend with
division in his own party and was beaten.
New York was the battle-ground IN large
degree and Van Buren, received enongh votes
in the free States to turn the scale in favor Of
Taylor.
In 1919 General Cass was again on the floor Ut
the Senate, and during his whole term of serv-
ice In that body he was q prominent and intu-
ential member. He was stoutly in favor OF COM
promise measures on the slavery question and
opposed the Wilmot proviso, though he had
been instructed by the Michigan Legislature to
support 1t. He did not vote for the fugitive
slave law.
In 1859 he was again n candidate for the nom-
ination for the Presidency, but was defeated
by Franklin Pierce.
Tho contest for the nomination was spirited
one. Cass and Buchanan were the leading can
didates, but they had been so long before the
public that there was some demand within the
party for new man. At this juncture the zeal
Gus friends OF Stephen A. Douglas advanced his
claims with q vast deal of energy. They bought
IN organ, the Democratic ReUistc, and COM
menced q bitter attack upon all tho other can.
didates. They called them "old fogies," and
declared that they must make room for q NOM
inee OF Young America" The virulence Of the
attack upon Cass, Butler, Marcy and others
soon created widespread dissension In the Dem.
ocratic party, and the newspapers teemed with
personal abuse. 1t was at this time that the
phrases 'old fogy' and Young America" were
adopted and fixed in the slang vocabulary of
this country .-..
The upshot of the prolonged wrangle was that
when the national convention met there was no
spirit Of compromise among the friends OF any
OF the avowcd candidates. tt.
Fprty-eight ballots were taken without ma
tcrial change in the result. On the forty.ninth
ballot Franklin Pierce was nominated in order
to break the deadlock. He served one term.
In 1867, when Mr. Buchanan was inaugurated,
General Cass became his Secretary of State.
He was an advocate for compromise during the
secession movements and framed the Crtten.
den resolutions. He was not us vigorous in his
opposition to the views OF Buchanan as his
friends in the North hoped he would be, andtt
is said that he did not openly disapprove the
Presidents message in which the power Of the
Government to save its own life was denied.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
A Pretty Good Bad Boy.

A good many years ago now, small,
bare-legged boy set out from his home
in Portsmouth, N. H., for an after
noon's sport with gun. He rambled
along, rs boys will, with his eyes wide
open for every thing that came under
them, as well as for the game that was
the special object of his expedition, and
he had not gone far when he saw 3
chaise approaching, driven by the Gov
ernor of the State.
The Governor was very popular
and distinguished man, who was being
talked of for the Presidency, and we
should not have liked the small boy if
he had not been q little overawed by
finding himself alone in the presence
OF so august parsonage. He was
equal to the occasion, however, and as
the chaise reached him, he stood aside
to let it pass and gravely presented
arms. The Governor at o..ce pulled
up his horse and looked with amuse-
ment at the little fellow standing there
as serious as sentry, with his gun held
rigidly before him.
Nv nat Is your name: SAID {he Gov
ernor.
"Thomas Bailey Aldrich." replied
the boy, with a military salute.
He was invited into the chaise, and
though he lost his shooting, what was
that in comparison with the distinction
of riding into Portsmouth Town with
Governor Woodbury.
This was forty years ago, and since
then Thomas Bailey Aldrich has earn
ed place among the foremost of
American authors by series of books,
some in prose- and some verse, which
are distinguished by tho purity of their
tone, the refinement of their style, and
the picturesqueness of their inven-
tion. One of them is called "The story
of Bad Boy" and except that some
of the names of persons and places are
changed, it is so faithful picture of
the authors boyhood that it might be
called an autobiography II.
Ride,ng,in 81. Nicholas.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

While General Cass was Secretary of War in
Jackson's Cabinet he submitted an elaborate
report to Congress urging tho construction of
great system OF coast defenses and the main
tenance of powerful army and navy. This
report was widely discussed and is one of the
most interesting documents on file.
The duties of War Minister were severe, and
General Cass resigned his Cabinet position to
accept the French Mission.
He was one of the most active Ministers this
Government ever had in Paris He had to deal
with the delicate matter OF spoliation claims,
but his most important and famous deed was
the forceful and effective protest against the
treaty by which Great Britain sought to main.
tain the right to search the ships OF other ma
tons for her alleged subjects. 1t was largely
on account of his representations that France
refused to rutify the treaty. His protest was
printed in pamphlet form, and it aroused great
Indignation in England. Lord Broughton at
tackled him in Parliament and Cass made q
strong reply in the Senate OF the United States.
While he was abroad Cass visited CONSTANT.
nople and u number Of forts on the Mediterra-
mean Sea. He resigned his Mission 70 France
and returned to America in 1912.
Cass came to this country from Franco with
great deal OF prestige. His policy in dealing
with foreign affairs had been vigorous and
American in tone. When he landed he was
given public welcome OF very cordial and
demonstrative nature in New York, Boston,
Philadelphia and many smaller places
The country was hot with excitement over the
question OF anncxing Texas, and Cass was
lOoked upon as a strong candidate for the Pres
idential nomination. His views were eagerly
sought, and his letter favoring the annexation
Of Texas was widely read and discussed. It
was read in the Baltimore convention of 1874,
but the combinations were against him. and he
consented to the withdrawal Of his name In
the interest OF party harmony. james X.
Polk was nominated by the Democrats und
elected. He was warmly supported by Mr..
CasS.
Mr.. Cass was elected to the Senate of the
United States in January. 1S45 He resigned in
1913 to accept the nomination for the Presiden-
cy, and was reelected to the Senate after his
defeat by General Taylor.
Mr.. Cass was nomnanated by the Baltimore
Convention OF 1SiS for the Presidency. The
Democratic party divided that year and held
two Conventions. The one at Utica nominated
Martin Van Buren,, and the dividing wedge was
the slavery question.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

Eight days after the publication OF the mes.
sage he re-asserted the views that he held dur
ing notification times, and when the President
declined to reinforce Major Anderson in Fort
Sumter he resigned from the Cabinet His
good feeling for the South did not reach to the
point OF sympathy with treason aud secession.
After public career Of more than half CEN
tury, Lewis Cass retired to his home and watched
with interest the great civil war He was too
old to participate In 1t in an active way, but not
too old to encourage the Union soldiers with his
words. His heart was not with the armies OF
the North, but he felt the pride OF soldier and
patriot In their victories. He lived to see the
struggle closed, the Union saved and peace re.
stored. In 1866 he died on the 18th day OF June.
Probably no other American has had so long o
public career.
Mr.. Cass was not only soldier and politi-
clan; he was statesman and q man of scholar
ly instincts and training He was studious, and
was always In the advancement OF education
In l8t5 he made the address upon the occasion
OF laying the cornerstone for one Of the college
buildings Mt Marietta.
He was graceful writer, and his books,
"Francc; Its King, Court and Government"
and Enquiries Concerning the History Tradi.
tions, Language OF the Indians Living Within
the United States" with his political pamphlets
ana addresses, make very respectable contri-
button to our literature.-Frank n. L00nlis, In
CiacinaaH Commercial Gazette.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

There is some doubt about the date OF the
birth Of the first white child at GAINESVILLE but
II is believed that James V. Gushing, whose pic
ture is presented in this article, was the
first white person born within the present lin
its OF Muskingum County after the first settle
ment was made by McIntire and his associates.
The man OF widest fame that ever claimed
GAINESVILLE for residence during any portion
OF his career was Lewis Cass He was the first
prosecuting attorney for Muslingum County.
Lewis Cass was born In Exeter, N. H., October
., l7Sa, and secured fine classical education In
the academy at that place. He was the eldest
son OF Jonathan Cass, who was IN officer In tho
Continental army. After the close OF the War
OF the Revolution the Cass family lived for
time at Wilmington, Del, where Lewis taught
school. In 1900 Ms fathers family moved to
Marietta, and he accompanied them.
Major Cuss. his father, was given tract OF
land near GAINESVILLE by reason OF his military
services, and he moved his family to 1t. Lewis
remained at Marietta and read law In the ofice
OF Governor Mcigs In 1909 he was admitted to
the Bar and commenced the practice OF his pro-
fession ut GAINESVILLE. He speedily manifested
uncommon poweras q jurist and pleader, and
his reputation In the infant State reached all
points where u settlement had been made by
white men, In 1905 he married Elizabeth
Spencer, OF Virginia.
His real public career began in the Legisla-
ture He took an active part In the proceedings
that resulted In the arrest OF the men engaged
In the Burr expedition, and framed the law that
enabled the Governor to take the prompt meas
ures that he did.
Mr. Cass attracted the attention OF Jefferson
by the forcoof the document which he drew up
expressing the sentiment OF the Ohio Leglsla.
ture on the subject OF the Burr conspiracy. In
1907 President Jefferson appointed him Marshal
OF Ohio, and he held the position until 1873.
At tho commencement OF the second war with
England he joined the command OF General Hull
ut Dayton and was made Colonel Of the Third
Regiment OF Ohio Volunteers.
He led the first troops that crossed over to
Canada, and was In command OF the detach-
ment that drove In the British outposts at the
bridge OF Aux Cunards. He also wrote the
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
THE HAWAIIAN RACE.
ITS Final and Complete Disappearan
COnfldentlally Predicted.

It's Final and Complete Disappearance
Confidentlally Predicted.
Hawaiians would have been socially
better off, it is openly asserted, had no
European ever been permitted to land
upon the shores of the kingdom. AS
matters now stand, the race is fast dis
appearing, owing to the introduction
of certain forms of vice heretofore un-
known among the natives there, while
that hateful disease introduced by for
eigners into these islands indelibly
marks the features of both Kanakas
and Washines alike, fulfilling the text
of the Scriptural assertion that the
sins of the father will be visited upon
the children, etc.
Nevertheless Hawaii, in nearly every
respect, justly deserves the attention It
has been receiving for years at the
hands of citizens of the United States.
The natives are to be encouraged in
their effort to compete with their white
brethren. There are many Kanakas
who lack thrift and who do not possess
the requisite amount of stamina which
is needed to insure success in life, vet
such as these may be instructed to such
degree us to render them capable
Of at least providing for them
selves.
In the American navy are many native
Hawaiians, who. in the experience of the
writer, have always proved to be good
humored, Welding in temper, and, us a
rule, generous to fault. Being in the
main active and intelligent beings, they
make excellent sailors. In like manner
the investing in Hawaiian property and
the employment of native help at fair
wages might result benefcially to not
only the capitalist, but would prove Of
great advantage to the Hawaiian peo-
ple.-Cor. Boston Bulletin.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

ward and caught IL. II was quickly
made fast, while those on shore sccur-
| ed the other end, and the way Of e.
cape lay open.
In q trice Captain Barrett had fas-
tened his wife and little Mary firmly
into the sling attached to the rope; and
| all on board held their breath as the
two disappeared into the darkness.
drawn along that frail cord which look
ed as slender as SPIDERS thread amid
the mountain waves that lcaped and
gnashed around like wild beasts. But
after suspense which seemed endless
to the anxious watchers on the wreck,
cheer from the shore, family through
the roar of wind and wave, told that
the mother and child had got safely to
! land.
"Thank God!'' said the captain, fer
vcntly. "Now, lads, away you 60; I
must be the last man aboard the poor
old craft, you know"
The men obeyed in grim silence.
One by one they were drawn to land,
and last of all came the captain him
self. But although he had borne up
bravely till then, his overtaxed strength
gave was as soon as he reached the
shore, and down he fell in dead
faint.
When he came to himself again, he
was lying on the floor of fisherman's
hut, and beside him sat Mrs Barrett
with her child in her lap.
''All right, Cap'n," said the old fish
crman, cheerily, helping him to rise;
'we've got your men safe, all twelve Of
'cm."
"And the boyP" cried Captain Bar
rett-"the little cabin-boyP"
"The boyP" echoed the old man,
doubtfully. II didn't see no boy
among 'em, nohow."
"What! is little Bill missingp" shout
ed the captain. II must go and see
about that at once"
Out he went that moment, weak
though he was; and he soon fell in with
three or four Of his men, who, like him
self coming out of the huts in which
they had been sheltered. But none of
them knew anything about Bill, and
the captains heart was beginning to
sink, when somebody pulled him gen.
tly by the sleeve, and there stood the
missing boy, muffled in huge pilot
coat.
"I was just a-lookin' for you SIR"
said Bill, touching his forelock.
"Why, where on earth have you been,
my lad?" asked the captain. We all
thought you were lost"
"Well, you see, sir, Jim Burrows
wrapped me in tarpaulin, and held
me in his arms while they pulled him
ashore; and may be that's how they
didn't see me. I've brought you some
thing from the wreck, though. Look
here.
So saying, he produced from under
his coat the captains little raccoon,
Zip, which, overjoyed at seeing its
master again, leaped upon his broad
shoulders and rubbed its cold nose
against his face.
II didn't forget him." said the boy,
gleefully. II went down and got him
up just afore we struck, and buttoned
him inside my jacket; and here he is
all right and jolly"
Captain Barrett is an old man now,
but so long rs he lives neither Bill nor
Zip will ever be far away from him.
Daud Ker, in Harpcr's Young People.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

He was the associate and compcer OF such
distinguished men as CHASE. the elder Ewing,
Corwin, Stanbcrry, Vinton aud Hunter, and he
runks with them He belonged to that small
number OF able men who ut that day were
thoroughly learned In tho science OF law, and
who have not been surpassed By their success,
sors at the bar. o
The Ohio Supreme Court reports bear many
hand marks OF his professional work. con-
spicuous for It's erudltion and research, and
work which gave him decided prominence
among tho few men who practced law In the
early days OF Its practice In the West. Mr..
Goddard's special Held OF labor, however, was
the bar where, Us an advocate. he was bril-.
liant, graceful and logical. On many occasions
In the old days, before the haste thai marks all
the business .ot the dy had given rise 70 the
custom OF severing instead OF untying the knots
OF logic his feats In legal debate will always be
recalled with admiration By those who wit
sesssa them. He was well known and appre.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
FOR OUR YOUNG FOLKS.
TWO LITTLE STARS.

Two darlings-Bess ana Helen
Are cunningest OF sisters;
Full often they make mimic play
or "cntertaining vis'tcrs;"
or going to church, I" II may be,
In Sundny.school sweet singing:
Such quiet looks, and folded books,
TO Sabbath service bringing!
Some ready vcstment serves them
To play their little parts in:
Now, grandma's gown, now grandpa's lrowr
New coat, they'll try their arts in.
Or. just simple towel
viii do a mantle's duty;
with border pink, really Think"
Says Bcss, "it Is q beauty!''
'Tis very. very funny,
To note their acted graces-
The comic talk, the trugic walk,
The smiles, and the grimnces,
With which these charming children
Play "caller" and play ''prcncher:''
Or quaint, essay kate Greenaway;"
Play school and quote the teacher;
''Miss Hearcm has much trouble"
Says Bcss, with girls she's ruling
For this dolls good, but that ones rude,
And Barbara's scarce worth schooling"
One day, she said, all dressed up
In fincry-this midget
"'Tis my day OUT We could but shout,
For, loi there fiauntcd Bridget.
Sometimes trailing garment,
With gracious air and tender,
Is donncd to show mamma, you know"
In all her lovely splendor.
No tone OF voice, or manner
or matron, child, or maiden,
Is lost on Bess; no speech, no dress,
But she will masquerade In.
And after her trots Helen,
Her toddling imitator,
Whose years are thrce--a wee thing, she,
But still n ''star," to mate her.
These two dear Thespian players
Recall to us, full sweetly.
How very straight should be the gait
That's mimmicked SO completely.
-1frs. Mary b. Dodge. in Wide Ardhs.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
-There are many oranges of curiou

-Fhere are many oranges Of curious
shape and flavor we seldom or never
see in this country. Such are the pear
shaped kind grown in the far East; the
orange of the Philippines, which is no
larger than good-sized cherry; tho
double orange, in which two perfect
oranges appear, one within the other;
and the fingered citron of China, which
is very large. and is placed on the table
by the Celestials rather for the ex-
quisite fragrance than for its favor
Church Messenger.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

Some Of the boys, just for fun, got
an old darky to run for burgess, at
Sharon, Pa. On election day he APP
peared on the streets mounted on
white horse, which was loaded down
with bells and red, white and blue rib
bons, while his rider was logged out in
white plug hat, linen duster, and coy
cred with ribbons. The joke took SO
well that he came within few votes Of
being elected.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

The mosquito bar comes us near
being n lie as anything. 1t does not
entirely bar mosquitoes, it Is very thin
and it is manufactured out of whole
cloth, SO to speak.-M. Y. Picayune.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

There are now on the pension roll
OF the war OF 1872 only 2,945 surviving
pensioners, while there are 1922
soldiers widows. - Cincinnati Times.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

"A train ran into flock of sheep in
a canyon near Reno, New, recently.
and killed 100 head.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

. The man is living who wrote q
book that proved conclusively that an
Atlantic telegraph cable could never bs
q success.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

"A wise has been invented with fiex.
ible rubber cushion or muller between
the jaws. (which renders saw.tiling
noiseless. IN y Tribune
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09

California has s.os6.69 "wool.
lies"
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
Interesting Careers OF Isaac van Horne,
General Lewis Cass and Others.

The subIoincd picture of General Van Horne
Is from painting that was made while he was
in camp with the Continental army at Valley
Forge.
The Ohio Democrat. (Logan, O. [Ohio]) 1886-1906, 1887-04-09
GAINESVILLE WORTHLESS.

Famous Characters of Earlier Ohio
Days.
Western appeal. [volume] (Saint Paul, Minn.) 1885-18??, 1887-11-12
FOREIGN INTELLIGENCE.

AT Maviock, Eng, twenty-five men lost
their lives in a lead mine on the Sd owing
: to an explosion of fire damp.
AT a meeting of the British Cabinet on
the Sd it was resolved to continue it's pres
emit vigorous policy in Ireland, especially as
regards speeches at proclaimed meetings
The Truro cathedral, which was opened
on the Sd, is the first one built by the Els
tablished church in England since the Re-
formation.
FIFTY NINE fishermen of Bonlogne had. it
was reported, on the Sd lost their lives in
a recent gale At Etables seven bodies
lashed together had been washed ashore
In the November report of the Ontario
Bureau of Industries the yield of fall wheat
is given at 14,44O,61l bushels being g.
$50, 53l bushels less than last year.
The epidemic of cholera in Italy had. it
was announced on the 9TH, come to an end.
AT Quebec, Can, Gus Lambert became
suddenly insane on the 9TH, and cut the
Threats of his wife, child and himself
EIGHTEEN young officers of the Russian
army, charged with conspiring against the
Government, were on the 18th sentenced to
exile in Siberia